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Police release sketch of man in UCLA attempted sexual assault

University police have released a composite sketch of a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault on the UCLA campus.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned white male with short, dark hair believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, thin and 5-feet-10 to 6-feet tall, police said.

At the time of the Jan. 7 incident, he was thought to be wearing a gray, hooded sweat shirt and blue jeans.

The incident occurred about 1:15 a.m. when a woman was walking between Parking Structure 9 and the Engineering 4 building, according to police. The victim was walking east when the suspect approached her from behind, grabbed her and threatened her, police said.

She broke free and the suspect fled on foot.

Anyone with information may call UCLA police at (310) 794-5824. Anonymous tips can be made at (310) 794-5824.